Synonyms of exfoliate

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt 

as in to shed

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside

a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shed
• peel
• discard
• ditch
• slough
• slip
• molt
• flake
• scale
• scrap
• unload
• throw away
• fling (off or away)
• chuck
• throw out
• shuck (off)
• jettison
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

Just below the pool area is the spa, which features a Finnish sauna, treatment room, and a plunge pool surrounded by cellars of sea salt used to exfoliate the body. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

The bear even takes time to exfoliate, using what appears to be a concrete barrier to scratch its back. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Prescription and over-the-counter skin products, especially retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne treatments, and lightening products. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026